I have long coveted a high grade Savage 99 but they are very pricey and rare. I refer you to the RIA auctions of a few years ago when several very high grade 99's sold. Wonderful guns would be an understatement.I would rate the engraving and stock work as superior to the Winchesters of the era in their design and execution.More like high end shotguns in their fineness of detail and delicacy.